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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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Esxxx · 08/12/2019 23:04

Hey guys so I’m just really in a rut here and need some advise to be completely honest I have no idea about the topic I was not expecting to be in this this position

So me and my boyfriend of 6 months are pregnant (3 weeks) I was so over the moon and so was he initially when we seen our positive result but he messaged me today to say he’s gone through finances and worked out we can’t afford to have a baby and to be honest if it was just me and my income I agree I’m self employed and financially I’m not doing great I’m at home with my dad he has a mortgage but also a lot of debt I didn’t even know about and now I feel like my whole worlds crashing because I don’t really know what I’m suppose to do he’s basically saying if we have a baby he has to sell his house and will still not cover his debt payments I’m happy to work as much as I need to even if I have to switch jobs or get two jobs I’m willing I just don’t think he’s convinced we can do it and now I’m doubting it x

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mrssillysausage · 08/12/2019 23:16

Hi
Firstly congratulations on your pregnancy. It's always a time of change mixed emotions and sometimes feelings of panic as you've described. You're never ready financially for a baby, believe me there's always something that comes up even after you think you've thought of everything!
Little babies aren't expensive, it's more as they grow etc
I think you need to just try and take a step back for a few weeks, you're still in the very early stages and so you don't have to rush anything. Babies (and children as they grow!) mean that you have to compromise lots of things, and if you and your partner are willing to do that then you will always have enough money.
Good luck!!

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